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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
2
James Jindra, one of the men accused by the sanitary district of trying to wreck costly machinery at the new power house, is described as despondent and intemperate in the report. The article notes his recent behavior and alleged actions.
James Jindra once accused with others of trying to damage sanitary district machinery died from carbolic acid poisoning after a period of unemployment and drinking. A coroner’s jury ruled death caused by poison amid high fever and delirium, with a bottle of carbolic acid found in his room.
The county board adjourned until the September meeting without acting on the petition for a high water pressure system. The business men’s committee hoped to boost the project by securing signatures for county property, but concerns over burdening small property owners led to no record action. An executive session discussed the matter and a five-member group was named to pursue signs, though time ran short for any county action.
Everett Shaw, court stenographer, described a scene where three bottles taunted an amber liquid like Milwaukee's pride and shame. The moment caused his face to flush as the Prohibition era tension rose.
Public concern grows over dangerous grade crossings after Joliet and Alton incidents. Illinois and other Midwest railroad commissions form a permanent body to study highway rail separation, trespass laws, and safer crossings while education campaigns stress train speed risks and responsibility.
The Friday court session quickly settled a damages suit filed by George Peterson, a Brooklyn minor. The Pratt Manufacturing incident left Peterson with injuries from unguarded machinery, and the insurer agreed to pay $125. The Johansson family plans to sail to Hoganas, Sweden, after the verdict.
Joliet doctors debate compulsory vaccination amid Will County Medical Association support. Dr L M Brannon argues against a city ordinance until clear safety, sanitation, and accountability laws are in place. He urges aseptic vaccination with proper handwashing and high quality serum from healthy cows to prevent complications.
Fragmentary OCR item references an escu real estate matter with names Cowing and Young and a public sale context. Details are unreadable but indicate a sale or notice proceeding.
Republicans express preference for John Mitchell as governor over Ben Yates or Deneven. Many locals have voiced approval in the past week, admiring Mitchell’s coal ties and stance. A letter from Mitchell to Robert Cumming of Peoria hints at his position.
Hundreds of Illinois Odd Fellows attending the eighth annual department session and sixth annual Ladies Militant session in Joliet were hosted at a public reception in Dellwood Park. Mayor Cronin delivered the welcome, with Department Commander Major General James Harris responding and Rev. J A Sbueas among other speakers.
Joliet Wilmington Coal Company faces failure as Chicago and Alton railroad blocks cars and imposes high rates. Backers propose a $30,000 branch along the J line to Braidwood, aiming to ship three hundred tons daily to Minnesota and Dakota markets, repayable via future profits and car refunds.
Joseph Mager aged 75 died in an city ambulance on the way to St. Joseph’s Hospital. His widow Mrs Mager, long ill, lived alone on Adler Street. Friends intervened, J I Bichler arranged care, the old man was to be moved to the hospital but died before arrival. Military honors planned. funeral at Dame’s undertaking room and later at a local church.
A young farmer named Nelson from south Rockdale brought ten ground hog pelts to the town clerk’s office this morning. With a 26 cent bounty per pelt, he collects 2.60 dollars, easing farm burdens as pelts are gathered within the township.
President Roosevelt and Governor Deneen will not be guests of honor at the Spanish American War Veterans convention in Dellwood June 18 to 20. Thomas W. Barnard reports regrets from both leaders, with the Illinois camps totaling several thousand soldiers to attend. A large celebration is planned and officials hoped for top executives, but their absence is noted.
Mrs. Guaster sues the village of Mokenn Ys claiming a broken rib and tongue injuries from a tripping board on an unmailed sidewalk in front of her house. The case proceeds in Judge Marshall's court.
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